How severe is CVE-2022-29821?

CVE-2022-29821 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29821 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29821?

CVE-2022-29821 affects Jetbrains Pycharm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29821?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-29821 published?

CVE-2022-29821 was published on 2022-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29821

CVE-2022-29821 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Pycharm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.9)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Jetbrains Pycharm
Published: 2022-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains Rider before 2022.1 local code execution via links in ReSharper Quick Documentation was possible

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29821?: In JetBrains Rider before 2022.1 local code execution via links in ReSharper Quick Documentation was possible
How severe is CVE-2022-29821?: CVE-2022-29821 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29821 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29821?: CVE-2022-29821 affects Jetbrains Pycharm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29821?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29821 published?: CVE-2022-29821 was published on 2022-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:pycharm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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